SQL Anywhere 17 Installtion

[Former Member]

Hi Experts.

I would just like to confirm what and where is SQL Anywhere 17 needed in order for us to perform a full cycle of synchronization. Here are what we know so far

Client - SQL Anywhere 17 Client Edition

Mobilink Server - SQL Anywhere 17 Server Edition

What we are not sure of is if we need to install any SLQ Anywhere 17 on the Unix server of our Oracle Database for the synchronization. Any advise?

Thanks,

Pau

[chris_keating]

You will need to install MobiLink Server somewhere in the environment which allows it to connect the database (consolidated) server. MobiLink is simply making a client connection to that database. You certainly can opt to run MobiLink and the consolidated database server on the same machine provided the hardware is sufficiently sized to host both or you can dedicate (one or more) machines to host MobiLink server.

[Former Member]

Does this mean I have to install Mobilink on the seperate server wherein my consolidated database resides? Meaning I need 3 installations of Mobilink 1) On the client's machine, 2) on the dedicated Mobilink Network Server, and 3) on the server of the consolidated database?

[VolkerBarth]

No, just 2 installations:

• The ML client as part of a SQL Anywhere install on each client machine
• The ML server on the machine where it should run, whether that is a separate machine or the one the consolidated database is running on.

[Former Member]

On our consolidated database's residing server, do we need to install any adapter or run any scripts in order to create a connection between the consolidated database and mobilink server?

[chris_keating]

There is no additional SQL Anywhere or MobiLink component or script that needs to be on the server hosting the consolidated database. You must be able to make an ODBC connection (using recommended drivers) form MobiLink to the database that is acting as the consolidated.

[former_member186998]

I hope that all of this information will be helpful for you.

MobiLink
MobiLink - Server Administration

Thanks,
Atsushi